My mum died this morning
Jul 12th 2010, 1:28 am
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My mum died this morning
Well, 16 months after diagnosis, and after taking off about 9 months of work to go home to Australia as a carer, my lovely mum has died. She went peacefully at 6am this morning while I was holding her hand.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Jul 12th 2010, 1:29 am
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Re: My mum died this morning
chin up mate.
Jul 12th 2010, 1:36 am
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Re: My mum died this morning
Well, 16 months after diagnosis, and after taking off about 9 months of work to go home to Australia as a carer, my lovely mum has died. She went peacefully at 6am this morning while I was holding her hand.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Take care of yourself, hugs to you xx
Jul 12th 2010, 1:40 am
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Re: My mum died this morning
Well, 16 months after diagnosis, and after taking off about 9 months of work to go home to Australia as a carer, my lovely mum has died. She went peacefully at 6am this morning while I was holding her hand.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Happened fast in the end - last week we were all down at the bowling alley with mum watching..
So although I will miss her like crazy later, for right now I am just glad and relieved for her - no more freakin oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or walkers.
I do think James Hardies execs should have to sit in the room watching someone die over 3 or 4 days and struggling for each breath, thanks to their asbestos cash cow. Their "compensation" doesn't begin to make a difference.
Jim.
Jul 12th 2010, 1:45 am
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RIP - I'm sure it was a huge comfort for her to have you there when she needed you the most and it will be a comfort to you in the future when you think back that you were there for her and shared those last few months.
I was with my Dad at his bedside for the last 5 days and was hugely relieved for him when he finally passed away as he was so ready. The cycle of life continues.
I was with my Dad at his bedside for the last 5 days and was hugely relieved for him when he finally passed away as he was so ready. The cycle of life continues.
Jul 12th 2010, 2:07 am
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Re: My mum died this morning
Hugs from someone who also lost their mum this year.
Jul 12th 2010, 2:10 am
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So, so sorry for your loss. Glad you were there.
Jul 12th 2010, 2:24 am
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My condolences. Glad that you were together at the end.
Jul 12th 2010, 2:35 am
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Very sorry for your loss
Jul 12th 2010, 2:48 am
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Oh 
at least you were with her when she passed my dad died in my arms, and as sad and dramatic as it is there is a kinda peace that you have knowing that you were with them to the very end.
God Bless.
at least you were with her when she passed my dad died in my arms, and as sad and dramatic as it is there is a kinda peace that you have knowing that you were with them to the very end.God Bless.
Jul 12th 2010, 3:03 am
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Awww so sorry about your Mom, good that you were there for her. ((hug))
Jul 12th 2010, 3:22 am
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I know how hard it is when your mum passes away 
my thoughts to you and your family.
my thoughts to you and your family.
Jul 12th 2010, 3:24 am
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My condolences. Sincerely.
Jul 12th 2010, 5:02 am
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hugs to you augigi.
Jul 12th 2010, 7:16 am
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So very sorry for your loss augigi....may she RIP..